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AG03 JXU

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,977 mi
Last recorded169,977 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 JXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 169,977 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened bush (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened bush (2.4.G.1)

Offside steering arm has slight play

Fail 25 Jul 2017 169,828 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened bush (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened bush (2.4.G.1)

Offside steering arm has slight play

Pass 5 Aug 2016 163,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 143,275 miles

breather pipe behind inlet manifold has collapsed

rear trailing arms have deteriorated bushes and slight play

Fail 11 Aug 2015 143,275 miles

Nearside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable rack arm (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable rack arm (2.2.C.1d)

breather pipe behind inlet manifold has collapsed

rear trailing arms have deteriorated bushes and slight play

Pass 18 Aug 2014 113,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 106,829 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 98,693 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 98,678 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 85,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres getting low

Pass 2 Jul 2010 69,775 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 60,006 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 60,006 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 51,822 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres cracking up

Pass 22 Jun 2007 44,234 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 44,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 33,648 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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AG03 JXU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 70,585 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AG03 JXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AG03 JXU registered?

AG03 JXU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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